Senior Graphic Designer

New Zealand Parliament

Job no: CBYBY

Category: Communications

Be a part of an energetic, high-performing team
Provide graphic design services across print and digital for the National Party Leader and National MPs in Parliament
Full-time position with an immediate start, based in Wellington

Design impactful content for MPs and the Party Leader in a fast-paced, high-profile environment shaping political communications.

The National Leader's Office (NLO) supports the National Party Leader and National Party MPs, by providing communications services, social media/digital, research support, and general/financial management. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking political organisation, working closely with our MPs, and colleagues in the Prime Minister's Office and Ministerial Services.

About the role

As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will provide a wide range of in-house graphic design services across print and digital, to National Party Members of Parliament.

A snapshot of some of your daily responsibilities include:

Provide graphic design services to the National Party Leader and National MPs.
Undertake design work across multiple, and complex projects for print and digital collateral, ensuring work is of a high standard, in alignment with National’s brand standards and audience appropriate.
Create impactful social media content, working with the wider digital team.
Responsible for the overall design production from concept to end-product delivery, on time and within budget.
Manage print production, provide advice and manage the Publicity sign-off process.
Ensure design requests are completed to a high standard in a timely manner and ensure the client is keep informed of progress.
Manage multiple incoming requests, prioritising effectively and communicating trade-offs when needed
Provide brand guardianship for the National Party’s Parliamentary publicity.
Develop appropriate client management processes and suitable support material.
Manage design files so that they are easily accessible, and the filing system is maintained
Work closely with the Digital Manager and the digital team on social media content
Identify opportunities to improve how we work, including using new tools and technologies

Qualifications/experience

5 years’ experience as an in-house or freelance designer with a strong portfolio of previous work.
A strong creative portfolio showcasing your skills across a variety of design projects

The ability to take a brief and independently deliver high-quality outputs
Understanding of the social media landscape and what works online
Ability to work autonomously on multiple projects at once, with competing work demands
High level of expertise in Adobe Creative Suite Software (in particular InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
MacOS designers preferred
An understanding of the political landscape and the machinery of Government
Recognised tertiary qualification in graphic design

Why work for Parliamentary Service?

We offer a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, an Eye and Hearing subsidy, and an annual well-being payment.
You will receive a Parliamentary Service induction to set you up to succeed, as well as ongoing learning, development and professional networking opportunities.
We are proud of our He Ao Takitaki (Te Ao Māori strategy); we offer karakia, waiata, reo Māori opportunities and other staff networks.
Our core values are at the heart of how we work: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment.

Employees are employed on an 'events based' agreement, with your employment linked to the Leader of the National Party. This role is based at the Parliamentary precinct in Wellington, for 40 hours per week.

If you want to work in a role and environment unlike any other: one that is hugely rewarding and exciting with the chance to make a difference, please apply now.

Applications close 11.59pm, Wednesday 24 June 2026

If you have any questions, please contact ***email_hidden***